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Origami for Mindfulness: Color and fold your way to inner peace with these 35 calming projects

October 12, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway- Origami for Mindfulness: Color and fold your way to inner peace with these 35 calming projects

Leave a comment in today’s post by October 23, 2016 and you are in the running for this pretty origami book with a pack of origami paper included.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Use mindful origami everyday with these 35 projects designed to destress, calm, and help you live in the moment.

Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is renowned for its therapeutic benefits, and now Mari Ono, an expert in Japanese papercrafts, shares how the simple act of folding paper can have profound effects on your well-being. This collection of 35 origami projects not only teaches you how to create beautiful flowers, animals, objects, and more, but also helps reduce stress, improve concentration, and overcome negative emotions.

By focusing on the calming process of origami, you’ll find a path to greater mindfulness, awareness, and a sense of connectedness. Each fold and model you complete brings feelings of joy and satisfaction, contributing to emotional balance and inner peace. The creative experience of origami has been shown to promote both physical and emotional health, providing a meditative outlet for everyday stresses.

What makes origami especially appealing is its simplicity and accessibility. It’s a perfect tool for those wanting to begin a mindful lifestyle, requiring no expensive materials—just paper and your hands. Plus, with over 60 pieces of origami paper provided, including colorable sheets, you can engage in the calming practice of coloring, which has been proven to induce relaxation as well. Origami is not only an art form but a holistic practice that can be done anywhere, anytime, offering both a creative and therapeutic escape from the demands of daily life.

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Comments

  1. Carla Hundley says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Love learning and making
    projects like this. Be fun
    to win the book and paper.
    Carla from Utah

  2. Bonney says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I love working with all kinds of paper. This looks like a lovely book!

  3. Cathy Burgett says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I would love to win and then my little girl and I could complete the projects together.

  4. usairdoll says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Would love to learn Orgami and share it with my grandson. I could also use a great stress reducer.

    Thanks for a chance to win! Fingers crossed ;D

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. Laurie B says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    My daughter and I enjoy making origami items together, what a genius idea to add coloring!

  6. Chris says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    This looks like a great thing to learn and teach my grandsons.

  7. My Path through Caregiving says

    October 13, 2016 at 3:17 am

    I love the idea of origami

  8. Betty Clay says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. How fun to combine coloring and origami in one book!

  9. Sharon Balazs says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Relaxing and beautiful keepsakes in return

  10. Jennifer Lancaster says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    I have loved origami since I was a child.

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If you’re someone who loves upcycling, this DIY project is for you! In many states, we’re required to return old license plates to the Department of Transport when they expire. for those of you who do not need to, why not turn those old, forgotten plates into something fabulous? This creative idea allows you to repurpose old license plates into a unique and stylish caddy that’s perfect for organizing or adding a quirky touch to your home.

Not only is this project a fun way to recycle, but it also gives those outdated plates a second life. Whether you’re looking to create a handy storage caddy for your garden tools, a stylish drink holder for parties, or a rustic piece to organize bathroom essentials, this upcycled license plate caddy can serve many purposes. The weathered charm of the license plates combined with the sleek wooden accents makes it the perfect mix of rustic and modern. It is also a great way to create a keepsake, maybe they are Grandpas old plates?

This is a simple, yet satisfying project that anyone can tackle. You don’t need to be a seasoned crafter to make it, and it’s an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. All you need are a few basic materials—old license plates, wood, and a few basic tools like screws and a drill. Once completed, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece that adds both style and function to your space.

Whether it’s for your home, garage, or garden, this upcycled license plate caddy will give new life to those old plates and show just how much can be done with a little creativity and some DIY spirit.

So grab those expired plates, get your tools ready, and start crafting. This fun project is a perfect example of how recycling can be both eco-friendly and incredibly rewarding!  You can view the full tutorial here.

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